Equal Experts is proud to be part of the expanding technology sector across the North East and Yorkshire
Yorkshire and the North East of England are rapidly becoming the UK’s most vibrant homes for technology and innovation. With exceptional universities, incredible infrastructure and established tech clusters, the regions are thriving.
The areas are also hotspots for tech talent, with Equal Experts welcoming more than 500 highly experienced technology consultants from the regions into our growing global network. The growth of our network in tech-hub cities such as Leeds, Newcastle, Sunderland and Sheffield is enabling us to expand and support more customers to solve complex problems or accelerate their digital transformations. We’re delighted to be part of the growing and dynamic technology landscapes in the North East and Yorkshire.
Hubs of innovation
Yorkshire and the North East blend their rich industrial innovation heritage with modern technology to create unique tech hubs across the region.
The North East’s five universities boast more than 67,000 students studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and offer specialist courses in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Newcastle itself was ranked as the smartest city in the UK in the 2021 Smart City Index, measuring the technological provisions, activities and opportunities within cities. The city is also home to Newcastle Helix, a 24-acre innovation district home to world-leading research and education hubs alongside innovative start-ups, global businesses and government organisations. Similarly Sunderland benefits from Software City, providing opportunities for start-up, growth and careers support, as well as being home to the North East Tees Valley Centre, a regional Digital Catapult Centre, supporting organisations to accelerate new possibilities with advanced digital technologies.
Investments, research facilities and opportunities have also inspired rapid startup growth in Leeds and Sheffield, with the region being dubbed Silicon Yorkshire. The University of Leeds is helping to grow the region’s tech prestige, with the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics focused on using data to drive research and public good initiatives, while Nexus Leeds supports innovators and entrepreneurs with access to research and facilities. Sheffield meanwhile is home to another of one of the UK’s Catapult Centre’s – The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) works with BAE Systems and Airbus.
Joining collaborative tech ecosystems
Both Yorkshire and the North East boast thriving collaborative ecosystems and, with the rapid expansion of our network in each area, we’ve been introduced to these hubs through our local technology associates. We’ve already been part of the Leeds Digital Festival, one of the biggest tech events in the UK, and have started to hold social and educational events of our own in Leeds, York and Newcastle.
At Equal Experts, ongoing learning and sharing our knowledge are two of our key values. We aim to support the growth of these ecosystems and create havens for the technology community. By sharing insights and expertise from both our local teams and our wider global network, we can enable local organisations, clients, and network members to engage in interesting and inspiring discussions
Local experts, global expertise
Since 2007 we’ve been helping UK organisations solve complex business problems, accelerate their digital transformation and unlock greater business value through technology.
We’ve supported more than 100 partners across a diverse range of industries including government departments, financial services, retail, travel, and media. Our clients include John Lewis and Partners, Pret a Manger, Travelopia, the Home Office, and O2. Locally in the North East, we’re now working with HM Revenue and Customs, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and insurance provider Covéa.
Our unique cost-efficient network approach enables us to provide our clients with local, highly experienced experts who can start delivering business value immediately. Through the Equal Experts global network, our experts can leverage insights and expertise from Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Australia to deliver unparalleled value to our clients.
If you want to get involved with one of our events or learn more about Equal Experts, our services and our experience, contact our local Client Principal Kev Gray .
The superannuation sector is no stranger to complex challenges and transformations. In the past 30 years funds have navigated ever-changing regulatory frameworks, weathered multiple global financial crises and continuously strived to deliver more for their members.
In 2024, superannuation funds find themselves in an increasingly digital-focussed world. Despite technological advances in the financial sector, including online and mobile banking, regular interaction engagement with superannuation funds remains uncommon. Around 33% of Australians check their super balance once every three months, and one in 10 never check it at all.
Delivering lifelong value to members and super funds through digital transformation
As competition in the sector increases and capacity for advice services expands, super funds must embrace digital transformation as an enabler for future success.
Improved data pipelines can help funds to help them better understand members at every stage of their employment lifecycle. By creating tailored, user journeys, technology can also help simplify services and make it easier for members to navigate their superannuation, accessing the information, support or services they need when needed. Digital transformation can help funds not only connect with their members but empower them to boost their superannuation balance and be proactive about their financial future.
That’s why we created our latest eBook focused on advising superannuation funds to leverage data-driven insights to design seamless customer journeys, create tailored services and drive lifelong value for members
What is the eBook about and how can it help me?
Our eBook “Accelerating Superannuation’s Digital Transformation” combines our hands-on experience with detailed return on investment statistics and insights from industry experts. It aims to support and inspire funds to:
- Leverage data and technology to better understand member journeys.
- Strengthen engagement and empower members with targeted advice.
- Build flexible, scalable and secure services with event-driven architecture.
- And remain competitive in a constantly changing landscape.
The ebook also delves into our Super Accelerator programme, a comprehensive package of predefined, ready-to-use modules designed to help superannuation funds build, deploy, and run event-driven services in just 12 weeks. Our Accelerator has already helped super funds on their digital transformation journey, with the book detailing case studies from Spirit Super and Employment Hero.
Ready to accelerate your digital transformation?
Download the ebook to unlock the potential of digital transformation in superannuation.
You can find out more about our Super Accelerator programme and our work with the superannuation sector on our dedicated superannuation webpage.
If you’re ready to accelerate your digital transformation and harness the power of data-driven decisions to empower your members throughout their employment lifecycle, contact the team at Equal Experts Australia now.